- Safiu Kehinde
A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Taofeeq Mustapha, has alleged by attacked by suspected political thugs affiliated to the Accord Party.
The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday at the Oluode-Aranyin area of Osun capital city, Osogbo.
The political thugs reportedly opened fire at Mustapha on arrival at the community, firing several gunshots in the air.
Mustapha would appear to have drawn the attention of the armed thugs with a branded cap of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Osun governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, leading to his shooting by the assailant.
Video shared on social media showed the APC member with gunshot wounds around legs.
Recounting his ordeal, Mustapha disclosed that the heavily armed assailants arrived in the area in an unmarked brown Toyota Sienna vehicle.
He alleged being shot at by the gunmen after they spotted AMBO campaign cap on his head.
“They opened fire at me for wearing AMBO Cap. They nearly killed me.
“They came to attack me with a Sienna bus. They were all wearing Accord Party’s cap.” Mustapha said.
The victim was immediately rushed to an undisclosed hospital in Osogbo, where he is currently receiving medical attention.
Meanwhile, no official statement has been issued on the incident with the circumstances surrounding the attack remain subject to investigation.
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